Licensed Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Job summary

Independently diagnose faults in hydraulic and electrical systems, diesel engines, and heavy equipment, then perform approved repairs and replace mechanical or electrical components. Maintain and service equipment and attachments, including generators, excavators, lighting towers, compressors, forklifts, blades, ploughs, winches, and side booms, while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Job details

421a Licensed Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Location Bales Drive Yard, East Gwillimbury, ON Job Duties Ability to independently diagnose issues with hydraulic/electrical systems and diesel engines. Perform maintenance as required on equipment. Experience repairing generators, excavators, Lighting Towers, Compressors, Forklifts Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment. The ability to diagnose & trouble shoot equipment. Diagnose malfunctions and faults and perform approved repairs. Repair and replace mechanical & electrical components etc. Maintain a safe and efficient work environment. Service attachments and working tools such as blades, ploughs, winches, and side booms. Must be punctual, and reliable. Qualifications Heavy Equipment Mechanic and/or similar Red Seal Trade Day Shift / Ability to work evenings and weekends if needed (Depending on scope of work) High School Diploma Machinery skills, build and repair. Practical experience on a Construction Site, Farm or Mining, working around Heavy Machinery Basic understanding of Hydraulics and Electronics Work Environment And Physical Capabilities Indoor & Outdoor, cold & hot, and wet conditions Noisy, Dusty Ability To lift 50lbs + Work is intense and requires people with good judgment. Challenging environment, Attention to detail, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling. Benefits Benefits available after probationary period. Dental Care Extended health care RRSP match Vision care Boot Allowance Company Vehicle for Site Visits Salary $50.00–$55.00 an hour Vehicle Included Job type Full-time Schedule 12-hour shift Monday – Friday Overtime Experience Mechanical 5 years (preferred) License/Certification: Journeyman (preferred) Trade Certificate (preferred) 421a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician License or similar Red Seal Trade Language English (required) If you would like to apply for this position please send a CV and cover letter to resumescanada@wardandburke.com referencing job code: CAN_ON_HDETECH_139

What you’ll do

Independently diagnose faults in hydraulic and electrical systems, diesel engines, and heavy equipment, then perform approved repairs and replace mechanical or electrical components. Maintain and service equipment and attachments, including generators, excavators, lighting towers, compressors, forklifts, blades, ploughs, winches, and side booms, while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Requirements

Candidates should have a Heavy Equipment Mechanic qualification or similar Red Seal trade, with a 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license or equivalent trade certification preferred. The role prefers five years of mechanical experience and requires practical experience around heavy machinery, basic knowledge of hydraulics and electronics, a high school diploma, and the ability to work day shifts with occasional evenings or weekends.

Benefits

• Dental Care • Extended Health Care • RRSP Match • Vision Care • Boot Allowance • Company Vehicle

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Hydraulic Systems Diagnosis
• Electrical Systems Diagnosis
• Diesel Engine Repair
• Equipment Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Component Repair
• Electrical Component Repair
• Generator Repair
• Excavator Repair
• Forklift Repair
• Preventive Maintenance
• Equipment Servicing
• Workplace Safety
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Transportation